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Lexus RC F (2022 year). Manual in english - page 2

1-1. For safe use

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Adult

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Child

Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification
system

Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator lights

“AIR BAG ON”

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Off

or flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Activated

Side airbag on the front passenger seat

Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-

ger side

Front passenger knee airbag

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator lights

“AIR BAG OFF” or

“AIR BAG ON”

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Off

or flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated or acti-

vated

Side airbag on the front passenger seat

Activated

Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-

ger side

Front passenger knee airbag

Deactivated or acti-

vated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Activated

1-1. For safe use

For safety and security

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Child restraint system with infant

■

Unoccupied

■

There is a malfunction in the system

Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Off

or flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag on the front passenger seat

Activated

Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-

ger side

Front passenger knee airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Activated

Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag on the front passenger seat

Activated

Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-

ger side

Front passenger knee airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Activated

Indicator/warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

SRS warning light

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

1-1. For safe use

: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the

front passenger seat, the system may not recognize him/her as an adult depending on
his/her physique and posture.

: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.

: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in convertible seat, the sys-

tem may not recognize him/her as a child. Factors which may affect this can be the phy-
sique or posture.

: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A for-

ward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat
when it is unavoidable. (



P.42)

: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to install the child

restraint system properly. (



P.43)

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Side airbag on the front passenger seat

Activated

Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-

ger side

Front passenger knee airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Activated

1-1. For safe use

For safety and security

Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human
body is included in exhaust gases if
inhaled.

WARNING

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon

monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases

enter the vehicle and may lead to an

accident caused by light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious health

hazard.

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Important points while driving

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Keep the trunk lid closed.

●

If you smell exhaust gases in the vehi-

cle even when the trunk lid is closed,

open the windows and have the vehi-

cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as

soon as possible.

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When parking

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated

area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the engine.

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Do not leave the vehicle with the

engine on for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided,

park the vehicle in an open space and

ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter

the vehicle interior.

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Do not leave the engine running in an

area with snow build-up, or where it is

snowing. If snowbanks build up around

the vehicle while the engine is running,

exhaust gases may collect and enter

the vehicle.

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Exhaust pipe

The exhaust system needs to be checked

periodically. If there is a hole or crack

caused by corrosion, damage to a joint

or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to

have the vehicle inspected and repaired

by your Lexus dealer.

1-2. Child safety

1-2.Child safety

Points to remember: P.42
Child restraint system: P.43
When using a child restraint system:
P.44
Child restraint system installation
method

• Fixed with a seat belt: P.46
• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH

anchor: P.49

• Using an anchor bracket (for top

tether strap): P.51

The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A.
as well as Canada now require the use
of child restraint systems.



Prioritize and observe the warn-

Riding with children

Observe the following precautions
when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appro-
priate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly
wear the vehicle’s seat belt.



It is recommended that children
sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever,
wiper switch, etc.



Use the window lock switch to
avoid children operating the
power window accidentally.
(



P.113)



Do not let small children operate
equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the
power window, hood, trunk, seats,
etc.

WARNING

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When children are in the vehicle

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle, and never allow children to have

or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle

or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is

also a danger that children may injure

themselves by playing with the windows

or other features of the vehicle. In addi-

tion, heat build-up or extremely cold

temperatures inside the vehicle can be

fatal to children.

Child restraint systems

Before installing a child restraint
system in the vehicle, there are pre-
cautions that need to be observed,
different types of child restraint sys-
tems, as well as installation meth-
ods, etc., written in this manual.

Use a child restraint system when
riding with a small child that cannot
properly use a seat belt. For the
child’s safety, install the child
restraint system to a rear seat. Be
sure to follow the installation
method that is in the operation
manual enclosed with the restraint
system.

Table of contents

Points to remember

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

ings, as well as the laws and regula-
tions for child restraint systems.



Use a child restraint system until the
child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.



Choose a child restraint system that
suits your vehicle and is appropriate
to the age and size of the child.

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Types of child restraint system installation methods

Confirm with the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system about
the installation of the child restraint system.

WARNING

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When a child is riding

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

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For effective protection in automobile

accidents and sudden stops, a child

must be properly restrained, using a

seat belt or child restraint system

which is correctly installed. For installa-

tion details, refer to the operation man-

ual enclosed with the child restraint

system. General installation instruction

is provided in this manual.

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Lexus strongly urges the use of a

proper child restraint system that con-

forms to the weight and size of the

child, installed on the rear seat.

According to accident statistics, the

child is safer when properly restrained

in the rear seat than in the front seat.

●

Holding a child in your or someone

else’s arms is not a substitute for a child

restraint system. In an accident, the

child can be crushed against the wind-

shield or between the holder and the

interior of the vehicle.

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Handling the child restraint system

If the child restraint system is not prop-

erly fixed in place, the child or other pas-

sengers may be seriously injured or even

killed in the event of sudden braking, sud-

den swerving, or an accident.

●

If the vehicle were to receive a strong

impact from an accident, etc., it is pos-

sible that the child restraint system has

damage that is not readily visible. In

such cases, do not reuse the restraint

system.

●

Make sure you have complied with all

installation instructions provided with

the child restraint system manufac-

turer and that the system is properly

secured.

●

Keep the child restraint system prop-

erly secured on the seat even if it is not

in use. Do not store the child restraint

system unsecured in the passenger

compartment.

●

If it is necessary to detach the child

restraint system, remove it from the

vehicle or store it securely in the trunk.

Child restraint system

1-2. Child safety

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When installing a child restraint
system to a front passenger seat

For the safety of a child, install child
restraint systems to a rear seat. When
installing child restraint system to a
front passenger seat is unavoidable,
adjust the passenger seat as follows
and install the child restraint system.



Move the front seat fully rearward.



Adjust the seat height to the upper
most position.

Installation method

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Seat belt attachment

P.46

Child restraint LATCH
anchors attachment

P.49

Anchor brackets (for top
tether strap) attachment

P.51

When using a child restraint sys-
tem

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security



Adjust the seatback angle to the
most upright position.

WARNING

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When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

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Never install a rear-facing child

restraint system on the front passenger

seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator light is illuminated. In the event of

an accident, the force of the rapid infla-

tion of the front passenger airbag can

cause death or serious injury to the

child if the rear-facing child restraint

system is installed on the front passen-

ger seat.

●

A forward-facing child restraint system

may be installed on the front passen-

ger seat only when it is unavoidable. A

child restraint system that requires a

top tether strap should not be used in

the front passenger seat since there is

no top tether strap anchor for the front

passenger seat.

●

A forward-facing child restraint system

may be installed on the front passen-

ger seat only when it is unavoidable.

When installing a forward-facing child

restraint system on the front passenger

seat, move the front seat fully rear-

ward, adjust the seat height to the

upper most position, and adjust the

seatback angle to the most upright

position, even if the “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator light is illuminated.

●

Do not allow the child to lean his/her

head or any part of his/her body

against the door or the area of the seat,

front pillars or roof side rails from

which the SRS side airbags or SRS

curtain shield airbags deploy even if

the child is seated in the child restraint

system. It is dangerous if the SRS side

and curtain shield airbags inflate, and

the impact could cause death or seri-

ous injury to the child.

●

When a booster seat is installed,

always ensure that the shoulder belt is

positioned across the center of the

child’s shoulder. The belt should be

kept away from the child’s neck, but

not so that it could fall off the child’s

shoulder.

●

Use child restraint system suitable to

the age and size of the child and install

it to the rear seat.

●

If the driver’s seat interferes with the

child restraint system and prevents it

from being attached correctly, attach

the child restraint system to the

right-hand rear seat.

●

Adjust the front passenger seat so that

it does not interfere with the child

restraint system.

1-2. Child safety

A child restraint system for a small
child or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with the lap por-
tion of the lap/shoulder belt.

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Installing child restraint system
using a seat belt (child restraint
lock function belt)

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.

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Rear-facing



Infant seat/convert-

ible seat

Place the child restraint system on
the rear seat facing the rear of the
vehicle.

Run the seat belt through the child
restraint system and insert the plate

into the buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot
be extended.

While pushing the child restraint
system down into the rear seat,
allow the shoulder belt to retract
until the child restraint system is
securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a

point where there is no slack in the belt,

pull the belt to check that it cannot be

extended.

Child restraint system fixed with
a seat belt

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
(



P.49)

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Forward-facing



Convertible

seat

When using the front passenger
seat: Adjust the seat

If installing the child restraint system to the

front passenger seat is unavoidable, refer

to P.44for front passenger seat adjustment.

Place the child restraint system on
the seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.

Run the seat belt through the child
restraint system and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock

mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot
be extended.

While pushing the child restraint
system into the rear seat, allow the
shoulder belt to retract until the
child restraint system is securely in
place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a

point where there is no slack in the belt,

pull the belt to check that it cannot be

extended.

If the child restraint has a top tether
strap, follow the child restraint man-
ufacturer’s operation manual
regarding the installation, using the
top tether strap to latch onto the
top tether strap anchor. (



P.51)

After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
(



P.49)

1-2. Child safety

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Booster seat

If installing the child restraint sys-
tem to the front passenger seat is
unavoidable, refer to P.44for front
passenger seat adjustment.

Place the child restraint system on
the seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.



Booster type



High back type

Sit the child in the child restraint
system. Fit the seat belt to the child
restraint system according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and
insert the plate into the buckle.
Make sure that the belt is not
twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is correctly

positioned over the child’s shoulder and

that the lap belt is as low as possible.

(



P.24)

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Removing a child restraint system
installed with a seat belt

Press the buckle release button and
fully retract the seat belt.

When releasing the buckle, the child
restraint system may spring up due to the
rebound of the seat cushion. Release the
buckle while holding down the child
restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels itself,
slowly return it to the stowing position.

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

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Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided for the
each rear seats. (Mark displaying the
location of the anchors are attached to
the seats.)

■

When installing in the each rear
seats

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.



With flexible lowerattachments

Latch the hooks of the lower
attachments onto the LATCH
anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-

WARNING

●

Do not allow children to play with the

seat belt. If the seat belt becomes

twisted around a child’s neck, it may

lead to choking or other serious inju-

ries that could result in death.

If this occurs and the buckle cannot be

unfastened, scissors should be used to

cut the belt.

●

Ensure that the belt and plate are

securely locked and the seat belt is not

twisted.

●

Shake the child restraint system left

and right, and forward and backward

to ensure that it has been securely

installed.

●

After securing a child restraint system,

never adjust the seat.

●

When a booster seat is installed,

always ensure that the shoulder belt is

positioned across the center of the

child’s shoulder. The belt should be

kept away from the child’s neck, but

not so that it could fall off the child’s

shoulder.

When a junior seat (booster seat) is

installed, always ensure that the shoulder

belt is positioned across the center of the

child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept

away from the child’s neck, but not so that

it could fall off the child’s shoulder.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

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When installing a booster seat

To prevent the belt from going into ALR

lock mode, do not fully extend the shoul-

der belt. ALR mode causes the belt to

tighten only. This could cause injury or

discomfort to the child. (



P.26)

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Do not use a seat belt extender

If a seat belt extender is used when

installing a child restraint system, the seat

belt will not securely hold the child

restraint system, which could cause

death or serious injury to the child or

other passengers in the event of sudden

braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

Child restraint system fixed with
a child restraint LATCH anchor

1-2. Child safety

tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.

Canada only



With rigid lower attachments

Latch the buckles onto the LATCH
anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-

tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.

Canada only



P.51)

After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
(



P.49)

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Laws and regulations pertaining to

anchorages

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to

FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications

can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to the

SAE J1819.

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

■

Anchor brackets (for top tether
strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for the
each rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fixing the
top tether strap.

Anchor brackets
Top tether strap

■

Fixing the top tether strap to the
anchor bracket

Install the child restraint system in

accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.
Open the anchor bracket cover, latch
the hook onto the anchor bracket and
tighten the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely
latched. (



P.49)

Top tether strap
Hook

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Laws and regulations pertaining to

anchorages

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to

FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications

can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to the

SAE J1819.

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

When using the LATCH anchors, be

sure that there are no foreign objects

around the anchors and that the seat

belt is not caught behind the child

restraint system.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

●

If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the

security of the child restraint system.

Using an anchor bracket (for top
tether strap)

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Firmly attach the top tether strap and

make sure that the belt is not twisted.

●

Do not attach the top tether strap to

anything other than the anchor

bracket.

1-2. Child safety

WARNING

●

After securing a child restraint system,

never adjust the seat.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

NOTICE

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Anchor brackets (for top tether

strap)

When not in use, make certain to close

the lid. If it remains open, the lid may be

damaged.

1-3. LEXUS Enform

For safety and security

1-3.LEXUS Enform

: If equipped

“SOS” button
LED light indicators
Microphone

Subscribers have the following Safety
Connect services available:



Automatic Collision Notification

Helps drivers receive necessary response
from emergency service providers.
(



P.55)

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2



Stolen Vehicle Location

Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft.
(



P.55)



Emergency Assistance Button
(“SOS”)

Connects drivers to response-center sup-
port. (



P.55)



Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Provides drivers various on-road assis-
tance. (



P.55)

After you have signed the Telematics

Lexus Enform Safety Con-
nect

Safety Connect is a subscrip-
tion-based telematics service that
uses Global Positioning System
(GPS) data and embedded cellular
technology to provide safety and
security features to subscribers.
Safety Connect is supported by
Lexus’ designated response center,
which operates 24 hours per day, 7
days per week.

Safety Connect service is available
by subscription on select, telemat-
ics hardware-equipped vehicles.

By using the Safety Connect ser-
vice, you are agreeing to be bound
by the Telematics Subscription Ser-
vice Agreement and its Terms and
Conditions, as in effect and
amended from time to time, a cur-
rent copy of which is available at
Lexus.com. All use of the Safety
Connect service is subject to such
then-applicable Terms and Condi-
tions.

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